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Grapes for Humanity Announces 2026 Fine Wine Auction
Featuring over $1 Million in Rare Wines, Dream Lots, and Unforgettable Experiences With wine donations up more than 200%, the April auction will support climate action alongside Grapes for Humanity’s core pillars of health, education, and humanitarian relief
Save the Date: Grapes for Humanity’s Fine Wine Auction 2026
Grapes for Humanity’s Fine Wine Auction will be held from Thursday, April 17, to Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (Earth Day). We are now officially accepting: 🍷 Wine donations (appraised with charitable tax receipts issued) CLICK HERE 🌍 Exceptional experiences to feature … Continue reading
A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 970: BC’s Township 7 & Stoneboat; the Launch of Grapes for Humanity’s Fine Wine Auction
Stoneboat Valley Commons Rosé Frizzante 2023 (Okanagan Valley) Gamay grapes. Coppery orange in colour with a light spritz; pink grapefruit and cherry bouquet; light-bodied, dry, raspberry and rhubarb flavours. Good length. Drink now. (89) Stoneboat Vineyards Cascadia Series Pinot Gris … Continue reading
Grapes for Humanity Charity Wine Auction in Partnership with Waddingtons and Fine Wine Reserve
An announcement from Marc Russell and the Fine Wine Reserve team: We are thrilled to be helping Grapes for Humanity kick off their 25th anniversary season with the upcoming Grapes for Humanity Charity Wine Auction, in partnership with Waddingtons and … Continue reading
A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 922: Westcott Vineyards Wines & Grapes for Humanity’s Fine Wine Auctio
Westcott Vineyards Butler’s Grant Old Vines Riesling 2022 (Twenty Mile Bench) Pale straw colour; minerally, grapefruit nose with a floral top note; light to medium-bodied, crisply dry, lemon-lime and green apple flavours with great persistence on the palate. Can be … Continue reading